10 biographies about American historical figures

So the hype got to you, you finally checked out “Hamilton” on Disney Plus and now you want to learn everything you can about the influential figures in American history. (You also have all of King George’s songs stuck in your head, for which there is no cure.)

The Tony-award winning musical was inspired by the 2004 biography “Alexander Hamilton” by Ron Chernow and tells the story of one of America’s founding fathers.

So, to slake your thirst for a summer read and to satisfy your newfound curiosity about the people who shaped the United States, here are 10 biographies you should check out. Who knows, one might turn out to be the next big Broadway hit.